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The following is a brief description from the Encierro Velo Event promoter:
Encierro Velo takes place in Kiowa, Colorado and starts/finishs at the Elbert County Fairgrounds. This means stunning views of the front range and an exciting 80 kilometer bike course on quiet gravel roads. Wide open spaces and winding dirt roads make this the ideal route for gravel enthusiasts. Course elevations are lower then Denver. So if Denver gets snow, the course can receve warmer rain.
During the race, roads are open to public vehicles as well as cattle, but there is little traffic in the area. The gravel is fine, perfect for light tires. With a spring date the fine gravel should be moist and frim with a chance of spring snow/rain. The finish follows a lap on the soft soil in the “Dirt of Despair” arena with its bleachers for family and friends. Pros ride 2 laps in the arena. All participants should have a GPS, as the course is isolated and unmarked.
Please see the Encierro Velo Event website for more. The Event promoter also hosts the Pony Xpress Gravel 160 gravel event.
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